GB Weekly x Woven 24th October 2025Jo Bloggs Beachgoers at Pōhara Beach were treated to an unforgettable surprise on Tuesday afternoon, when a pod of orca cruised close to shore, delighting onlookers and sparking excitement across Golden Bay. The group of around six orca, including what appeared to be a calf, was first spotted just […]

GB Weekly x Woven 24th October 2025 Jo Bloggs With longer days and warming weather, Golden Bay’s hospitality and tourism operators are getting ready to welcome a fresh wave of visitors for the 2025/2026 summer season. At the heart of the action is The Drift Café & Eco-Lodge in Pākawau, where owners Mere and Josh […]

Showing the Strength of Our Sector Across Te Tauihu, for-purpose organisations hold communities together through political shifts, rising costs and storms, while still creating spaces of hope and belonging. Behind those organisations are people – you. That’s why we’re working to make our shared spaces reflect the people doing the work. Our refreshed website will […]

At Rural Service Centre, we believe every young person should have access to the skills that keep them safe and thriving. That’s why we’re proud to support Swim Mohua by funding the hire of a pool lane at their new home, the Tākaka Primary School pool — an investment of $2,000 every six months. This […]

At Rural Service Centre, we’re passionate about backing the next generation of farmers here in Golden Bay. That’s why we were proud to support Future Farming Mohua, a programme led locally by Miriam Sherratt with the dedication of teachers who are opening up new opportunities for ākonga to learn practical skills on the land. Recently, […]

Why Community Groups in Te Tau Ihu Should Care About Rain AnxietyRain anxiety – the fear, stress, and mental distress triggered by prolonged wet weather – is emerging as a significant community health concern across Te Tau Ihu (the top of the South Island). As our region experiences increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, community groups have […]

Kawenata Signing Ceremony12 Feb 2025 Attendees and signatories outside the Whakatū Marae. Celebrating a Historic Commitment to Collaboration in Te Tauihu On February 11, 2024, over 100 people gathered at Whakatū Marae to witness and celebrate the Kawenata Signing Ceremony, marking a significant step forward in strengthening partnerships across iwi, for-purpose organisations, local and central […]

We Are Growing – Meet Our New Kaimahi12 Jun 2025 We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of two outstanding wāhine into our inaugural team roles at Te Tauihu Community Development Agency (TTCDA) – a region-wide initiative to strengthen collaboration, resource sharing, and strategic alignment across our for-purpose sector. Morag Ingram joins us as Pou Hononga, […]

Help Shape the Future of Te Tauihu Te Tauihu Community Development Agency is on the lookout for new trustees — people who care deeply about the wellbeing of our region and want to play a part in building a thriving, connected future for all. If you’re passionate about community-led change and have experience in areas […]

At Victory Community Centre, kai is so much more than food — it’s a connector, a celebration, a teacher, and a powerful expression of manaakitanga.   Community Garden: Growing Together The Victory Māra Kai continues to flourish as a vibrant space where people come together to grow fresh food — and grow community at the […]